What Is Peripheral Vascular Disease?

PVD can result in chronic or acute ischemia i.e. lack of blood supply which is more common in the legs. Peripheral vascular disease includes all types of diseases which are related to the obstruction of the large arteries resent in the hands and legs. PVD are of two types: the first one is functional PVD which does not have an organic cause and are not related to blood vessels structure. They are usually short term disease and caused by spasm and may come and go irregularly. The second type is organic PVD caused by structural changes in the blood vessels which can be in the form of damage of the tissues or their inflammation. Intermittent pain while walking or climbing, cramps in the legs, loss of hair present on the legs, pain in the buttock are some of the common symptoms of PVD.

Inflammation of the arteries, leading to narrowing of the arteries, infection leading to blocking of blood vessels and weakening them, injury to the blood vessels at the time of accidents such as car or bad fall are some of the causes which can result in PVD. Keep a check on high blood pressure, maintain healthy diet and avoid smoking are some of the ways by which you can prevent PVD.